Ballard
Danny, Rita
and Katrina
Block 10 Lot 6 Bloombury Sq.
Town & Country Subdivision
Talisay City, Negros OCC 6115
Philippines
PRAY:
• For the continued healing of Rita’s cancer.
• For the Campus Pastor Ministry (discipling, training, counseling students).
• For the new ministry opportunities the Lord has given us in Manila.
• For the music ministry as Rita continues to teach and disciple the piano students.
• For Redeemer’s Missionary Baptist Church as we continue to plant new missions and Bible study group.
• For Katrina’s ministry at the Bible College Clinic.
• For people willing to partner with us financially and prayerfully.
PRAISE:
• For His healing hand with Rita’s cancer and for all the ministry opportunities He has provided for us in Manila and in Bacolod.
• For the 21 souls that have been led to the Lord from the various ministries.
• For His provisions and His watchful care as we travel to and from Manila.
• For all of the wonderful churches and people that are partnering with us here in the Philippines.
• For the ministry of Katrina at the Bible College Clinic.
• For the continued healing of Rita’s cancer.
• For the Campus Pastor Ministry (discipling, training, counseling students).
• For the new ministry opportunities the Lord has given us in Manila.
• For the music ministry as Rita continues to teach and disciple the piano students.
• For Redeemer’s Missionary Baptist Church as we continue to plant new missions and Bible study group.
• For Katrina’s ministry at the Bible College Clinic.
• For people willing to partner with us financially and prayerfully.
PRAISE:
• For His healing hand with Rita’s cancer and for all the ministry opportunities He has provided for us in Manila and in Bacolod.
• For the 21 souls that have been led to the Lord from the various ministries.
• For His provisions and His watchful care as we travel to and from Manila.
• For all of the wonderful churches and people that are partnering with us here in the Philippines.
• For the ministry of Katrina at the Bible College Clinic.
Chambers
Ali, Anetta, Nathanael,
Samuel and Benjamin
TENNESSEE
PRAY:
• For more consistent and strong financial givers.
• For a strong membership core.
• For our upcoming ministry theme
• For a discipleship system that grows and multiplies leaders.
• For wisdom and direction for a more permanent location in the next year.
• For Hispanic leadership.
PRAISE:
• For 2 conversions and 4 baptisms.
• For many male leaders.
• That Mosaic City Groups are growing and multiplying.
• For an expanding and growing leadership structure.
• That people are beginning to catch the vision.
• That diversity in our leadership is growing.
• For more consistent and strong financial givers.
• For a strong membership core.
• For our upcoming ministry theme
• For a discipleship system that grows and multiplies leaders.
• For wisdom and direction for a more permanent location in the next year.
• For Hispanic leadership.
PRAISE:
• For 2 conversions and 4 baptisms.
• For many male leaders.
• That Mosaic City Groups are growing and multiplying.
• For an expanding and growing leadership structure.
• That people are beginning to catch the vision.
• That diversity in our leadership is growing.
Williams
Chuck, Logan and Tayven
Washington
PRAY:
• That God would continue to grow His church here in the Tri-Cities, WA.
• That God would be with our new little baby and my wife and keep them healthy through this pregnancy.
• That God would continue to bless our pastors.
• That we would constantly and accurately display His love to others.
PRAISE:
• MY WIFE IS PREGNANT AGAIN!
• Praise God! My son is home and healthy.
• That God is growing His church!
• That He is constantly revealing His love and goodness to me in new ways every day.
• That God would continue to grow His church here in the Tri-Cities, WA.
• That God would be with our new little baby and my wife and keep them healthy through this pregnancy.
• That God would continue to bless our pastors.
• That we would constantly and accurately display His love to others.
PRAISE:
• MY WIFE IS PREGNANT AGAIN!
• Praise God! My son is home and healthy.
• That God is growing His church!
• That He is constantly revealing His love and goodness to me in new ways every day.
BRITO-SEMEDO
Eliezer, Ana and Liana
Thailand
PRAY:
• For endurance, focus and courage as we learn the Thai language and culture.
• That once we are done with language school, we will continue to improve and work toward fluency in Thai.
• For God to prepare the way as we start transitioning to our ministry location this year.
• For God to put in our path the “Man of Peace” He has been preparing.
• For the spiritual and mental health of our family
PRAISE:
• For His presence, provision, and protection
• For successfully completing our first year of language school.
• For continuing on to the second (and possibly last) year of language school.
• For our home church and all of our partners.
• For endurance, focus and courage as we learn the Thai language and culture.
• That once we are done with language school, we will continue to improve and work toward fluency in Thai.
• For God to prepare the way as we start transitioning to our ministry location this year.
• For God to put in our path the “Man of Peace” He has been preparing.
• For the spiritual and mental health of our family
PRAISE:
• For His presence, provision, and protection
• For successfully completing our first year of language school.
• For continuing on to the second (and possibly last) year of language school.
• For our home church and all of our partners.
BARKER
Matt, Allison & Calix
Missouri
PRAY:
• Pray for financial partners.
• For Prayer partners.
• For church growth spiritually and numerically.
• For a rental building to come available for the church.
• That Nixa, MO would be open to the Gospel.
PRAISE:
• That we are now in Nixa.
• That we bought a house.
• That we are meeting new people all the time.
• That we are consistently having visitors at church services.
• That He is continually providing for our needs even though we do not have full financial support.
• Pray for financial partners.
• For Prayer partners.
• For church growth spiritually and numerically.
• For a rental building to come available for the church.
• That Nixa, MO would be open to the Gospel.
PRAISE:
• That we are now in Nixa.
• That we bought a house.
• That we are meeting new people all the time.
• That we are consistently having visitors at church services.
• That He is continually providing for our needs even though we do not have full financial support.
JONES
Jamie, Rebekah, Isaac, and Madelyn
5155 County Rd KK
Smithville, MO 64089
PRAY:
• Pray for souls to be saved.
• Pray for God to open doors to build relationships with those who have no relationship with Christ.
• Pray for leaders to join North Lake and for leaders to be raised up through the ministries of North Lake.
• Pray that God would give us wisdom as we seek to follow His vision for reaching people here in Smithville, MO.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for 30+ professions of faith in four years.
• We praise God 23 baptisms in four years.
• We praise God for the joy of watching Him change lives.
• We praise God for the adventure of living by faith through this process of planting a New Testament church. It’s not always easy, but spiritual growth is inevitable.
• Pray for souls to be saved.
• Pray for God to open doors to build relationships with those who have no relationship with Christ.
• Pray for leaders to join North Lake and for leaders to be raised up through the ministries of North Lake.
• Pray that God would give us wisdom as we seek to follow His vision for reaching people here in Smithville, MO.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for 30+ professions of faith in four years.
• We praise God 23 baptisms in four years.
• We praise God for the joy of watching Him change lives.
• We praise God for the adventure of living by faith through this process of planting a New Testament church. It’s not always easy, but spiritual growth is inevitable.
Kathcart
Jared, Nikki, and Andie
8810 NE 117th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64157
United States
PRAY:
• Pray that the community of Smithville will be impacted by the truth of Christ’s love and that we will be His hands and feet to those who are in need of His mercy and grace.
• Pray for the children and teenagers of the community that they can discover a genuine identity in Christ during these formative years.
• Pray for a clear vision for North Lake, in order for us to fulfill our calling.
• Pray that disciples will be made.
• Pray for my family. Student ministry takes a lot of sacrifice, and I thank the Lord every day for such a supportive wife.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the families that have been impacted for the truth and love of Christ.
• We praise God for those who have given their lives over to God, through the salvation of Jesus Christ.
• We praise God for our growing church family.
• Pray that the community of Smithville will be impacted by the truth of Christ’s love and that we will be His hands and feet to those who are in need of His mercy and grace.
• Pray for the children and teenagers of the community that they can discover a genuine identity in Christ during these formative years.
• Pray for a clear vision for North Lake, in order for us to fulfill our calling.
• Pray that disciples will be made.
• Pray for my family. Student ministry takes a lot of sacrifice, and I thank the Lord every day for such a supportive wife.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the families that have been impacted for the truth and love of Christ.
• We praise God for those who have given their lives over to God, through the salvation of Jesus Christ.
• We praise God for our growing church family.
Rose
Tommy, Sara, Micah, and Silas
210 LaVista
Waxahachie, TX 75165
United States
PRAY:
• Pray for us as we continue learning here in Costa Rica.
• Pray for the people that we share the gospel with in a town called Aserri.
• Pray for a safe and smooth move from Costa Rica to Mexico.
• Pray for the people of Mexico and the churches that God will build.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for Davis Street Baptist Church being our sending church and the many churches that have partnered with us.
• We praise God that the kids have adjusted very well to a different culture.
• We praise God for the friends we have made and minister with in Aserri.
• We praise God that we are getting closer to moving to Mexico
• Pray for us as we continue learning here in Costa Rica.
• Pray for the people that we share the gospel with in a town called Aserri.
• Pray for a safe and smooth move from Costa Rica to Mexico.
• Pray for the people of Mexico and the churches that God will build.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for Davis Street Baptist Church being our sending church and the many churches that have partnered with us.
• We praise God that the kids have adjusted very well to a different culture.
• We praise God for the friends we have made and minister with in Aserri.
• We praise God that we are getting closer to moving to Mexico
COX
Brandon, Angie,
Ella, Sam, and Drew
3900 SW Flatrock Ave.
Bentonville, AR 72712
United States
PRAY:
• Pray that we would infiltrate northwest Arkansas with the gospel.
• Pray that we will effectively plant another church within the next year.
• Pray as we seek to spread out through multiplying small groups.
• Pray for our staff to stay spiritually healthy.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the people baptized thus far at Grace Hills.
• We praise God for providing for a great meeting location.
• We praise God for raising up small group leaders.
• We praise God for wrecked and ruined lives being transformed by Jesus.
• Pray that we would infiltrate northwest Arkansas with the gospel.
• Pray that we will effectively plant another church within the next year.
• Pray as we seek to spread out through multiplying small groups.
• Pray for our staff to stay spiritually healthy.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the people baptized thus far at Grace Hills.
• We praise God for providing for a great meeting location.
• We praise God for raising up small group leaders.
• We praise God for wrecked and ruined lives being transformed by Jesus.
Newsome
Don
Willy’sville Subdivision,
Blanco Street
Sta. Barbara, Iloilo 5002
Philippines
PRAY:
• Pray that we can reach out into more areas with the Gospel.
• Pray that Here’s Hope Baptist Church will grow to the point we can send out missionaries all through our island.
• Pray that God will continue to use me as both a Pastor, and a Church planter.
• Pray that God will give me enough years to raise Angela, my 11 year old daughter.
• Pray that my adoption of Angela will be approved very soon, and that we can get her a passport and visa, so we can come to the States in 2014.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the growth and unity of Here’s Hope Baptist Church.
• We praise God for continued health, strength, and guidance to know and do the will of God.
• We praise God for being especially close to Angela, since the death of her mother.
• We praise God for the growth in our churches and missions.
• Pray that we can reach out into more areas with the Gospel.
• Pray that Here’s Hope Baptist Church will grow to the point we can send out missionaries all through our island.
• Pray that God will continue to use me as both a Pastor, and a Church planter.
• Pray that God will give me enough years to raise Angela, my 11 year old daughter.
• Pray that my adoption of Angela will be approved very soon, and that we can get her a passport and visa, so we can come to the States in 2014.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the growth and unity of Here’s Hope Baptist Church.
• We praise God for continued health, strength, and guidance to know and do the will of God.
• We praise God for being especially close to Angela, since the death of her mother.
• We praise God for the growth in our churches and missions.
HAMBRICE
Jeremy, Mandy
Paisley and Myli
318 E. Main
Magnolia, AR 71753
Papua New Guinea
PRAY:
• Pray for God to prepare the hearts of the language group to whom He will send us.
• Pray for God to keep our family healthy.
• Pray for God to comfort us when we are homesick.
• Pray for God to help us become fluent in both the trade language of Papua New Guinea and the tribal language of the people with whom we will live.
• Pray for our family to build deep and meaningful relationships with the people of Papua New Guinea.
• Pray for us to grow as a family and serve well on our church planting team!
PRAISE:
• We praise God that He provided all of the supporters and funds that we needed to live and serve in Papua New Guinea.
• We praise God that all of our paperwork went through and we arrived safely in Papua New Guinea!
• We praise God for the incredible sending church we have and for all of the other churches that pray and support us.
• We praise God for building our faith as we have seen Him provide and work in the process of getting us to the field.
• Pray for God to prepare the hearts of the language group to whom He will send us.
• Pray for God to keep our family healthy.
• Pray for God to comfort us when we are homesick.
• Pray for God to help us become fluent in both the trade language of Papua New Guinea and the tribal language of the people with whom we will live.
• Pray for our family to build deep and meaningful relationships with the people of Papua New Guinea.
• Pray for us to grow as a family and serve well on our church planting team!
PRAISE:
• We praise God that He provided all of the supporters and funds that we needed to live and serve in Papua New Guinea.
• We praise God that all of our paperwork went through and we arrived safely in Papua New Guinea!
• We praise God for the incredible sending church we have and for all of the other churches that pray and support us.
• We praise God for building our faith as we have seen Him provide and work in the process of getting us to the field.
Hamilton
Chris and Sarah
Missionary Care
320 Oliver Street
Conway, AR 72034
PRAY:
• Pray for wisdom and discernment in continuing to grow our Missionary Care Ministry Team.
• Pray that we are able to provide care for our missionary personnel in a very effective way.
• Pray for perseverance and strength as I will be returning to school for graduate work in counseling this fall.
PRAISE:
• We Praise God for the opportunity to join the Missionary Care Ministry Team.
• We Praise God for guidance and discernment in this transition in ministry.
• We Praise God for being gracious and faithful in my return to the states and settling into life in America again.
• Pray for wisdom and discernment in continuing to grow our Missionary Care Ministry Team.
• Pray that we are able to provide care for our missionary personnel in a very effective way.
• Pray for perseverance and strength as I will be returning to school for graduate work in counseling this fall.
PRAISE:
• We Praise God for the opportunity to join the Missionary Care Ministry Team.
• We Praise God for guidance and discernment in this transition in ministry.
• We Praise God for being gracious and faithful in my return to the states and settling into life in America again.
FAULK
Brad & Heidi
Abigail, Audrey, Audrey,
and Sadie Grace
5805 Thistledown Dr.
Pasco, Washington 99301
United States
PRAY:
• Pray that God would bless us with more leadership to be able to disciple and train younger followers of Christ.
• Pray that God would enlarge our volunteer force primarily in our children’s ministry.
• Pray that God would bless us with the funds to build a church building on the property that we have been given.
• Pray that God would continue to send us people with whom we can share the life saving gospel of Jesus Christ.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for blessing us with several new people this year who have chosen to follow Christ and who have begun a process of discipleship.
• We praise God for giving us 2.5 acres of land on which to build a church facility. God is good!!
Lingle
Brandon and Brittney
P.O. Box 215
Streetman, TX 75859
United States
Thailand
PRAY:
• For perseverance and diligence in learning the Thai language and culture.
• Pray for our family back home
• Pray for us to build meaningful relationships with those around us.
• Pray for our marriage and spiritual growth.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the supporters back home holding the rope for us.
• We praise God for placing us in a good area in Bangkok with lots of ministry opportunities.
• We praise God for bringing people into our lives here.
• We praise God for technology so we can stay in contact with friends and family back home.
• For perseverance and diligence in learning the Thai language and culture.
• Pray for our family back home
• Pray for us to build meaningful relationships with those around us.
• Pray for our marriage and spiritual growth.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the supporters back home holding the rope for us.
• We praise God for placing us in a good area in Bangkok with lots of ministry opportunities.
• We praise God for bringing people into our lives here.
• We praise God for technology so we can stay in contact with friends and family back home.
Lee
Doug and Diane
Town and Country Subdivision
Queen Victoria Rd.
Block 19, Lot 46
Talisay City, Negros Occidental 6115
Philippines
PRAY:
• For the students, staff and faculty of the BMA Bible College in Silay, Philippines.
• Pray for wisdom and direction as expand our ministry.
• Pray for our continued financial support for living expenses and ministry funds.
• Pray for spiritual guidance as we build new relationships.
• Pray for protection and safety as we travel to sensitive areas to conduct church music workshops.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for individuals, churches, VBS groups and associations that contributed to help us purchase a much-needed vehicle.
• We praise God for our prayer partners and financial supporters in this exciting ministry.
• We praise God for our continued good health.
• We praise God for the encouragement we receive from our home church, family and friends.
• We praise God for His faithfulness in using us as His instruments in this music mission ministry.
• For the students, staff and faculty of the BMA Bible College in Silay, Philippines.
• Pray for wisdom and direction as expand our ministry.
• Pray for our continued financial support for living expenses and ministry funds.
• Pray for spiritual guidance as we build new relationships.
• Pray for protection and safety as we travel to sensitive areas to conduct church music workshops.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for individuals, churches, VBS groups and associations that contributed to help us purchase a much-needed vehicle.
• We praise God for our prayer partners and financial supporters in this exciting ministry.
• We praise God for our continued good health.
• We praise God for the encouragement we receive from our home church, family and friends.
• We praise God for His faithfulness in using us as His instruments in this music mission ministry.
CROSS, Mike & Rachel
Michael, Raelyn & Caleb
France
PRAY:
• Pray that the people of France would be open to the Gospel
• Pray that the discipleship training with our church in Riom would begin to grow.
• Pray for a strengthening of the relationships that God has allowed us to make.
• Pray for wisdom so that we do not overextend ourselves.
• Pray for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of our family.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the continued improvement of our ability to communicate in French.
• We praise God for the discipleship opportunities that God has provided.
• We praise God that the kids are adjusting well to their new school.
• We praise God for the friends that He has provided for us.
• We praise God for the house and yard that He has provided for us here in Clermont.
• Pray that the people of France would be open to the Gospel
• Pray that the discipleship training with our church in Riom would begin to grow.
• Pray for a strengthening of the relationships that God has allowed us to make.
• Pray for wisdom so that we do not overextend ourselves.
• Pray for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of our family.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the continued improvement of our ability to communicate in French.
• We praise God for the discipleship opportunities that God has provided.
• We praise God that the kids are adjusting well to their new school.
• We praise God for the friends that He has provided for us.
• We praise God for the house and yard that He has provided for us here in Clermont.
Williams
Ricky and Priscilla
Mexico
PRAY:
• Pray for peace for Mexico.
• Pray for progress of the new online students in Mexico.
• Pray that DiscipleWay in Spanish (DiscipuloSoy) will be used of God to raise up many new, strong disciple-makers in Mexico.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the continued dedication of our Bible Institute teachers. They are Andres Pacheco, Jorge Meza, and Genaro Acosta.
• We praise God for five new students in the Bible Institute in the online format.
• We praise God for the blessing of having the DiscipleWay training for 12 leaders in Mexico.
• We praise God for the increase in students in Latin America in the courses offered in conjunction with BMATS.
• Pray for peace for Mexico.
• Pray for progress of the new online students in Mexico.
• Pray that DiscipleWay in Spanish (DiscipuloSoy) will be used of God to raise up many new, strong disciple-makers in Mexico.
PRAISE:
• We praise God for the continued dedication of our Bible Institute teachers. They are Andres Pacheco, Jorge Meza, and Genaro Acosta.
• We praise God for five new students in the Bible Institute in the online format.
• We praise God for the blessing of having the DiscipleWay training for 12 leaders in Mexico.
• We praise God for the increase in students in Latin America in the courses offered in conjunction with BMATS.
GAITAN
Oscar and Tamy
Lidia
Nicaragua
PRAY:
• For new missions we hope to begin in the northern part of Nicaragua.
• For construction of a new church building in Managua.
• For God’s call upon our youth for missions.
• For assistance and support for brethren on the island.
• For Tamy’s health.
PRAISE:
• For the new mission in Las Maderas. Last year’s prayer point, now a praise point!
• For groups from the United States and Puerto Rico who extended their hands in missionary service.
• For the new installation of the Good Samaritan Baptist Clinic in San Francisco Libre.
• For permitting me to be part of the Great Commission in my country as well as others.
• For new missions we hope to begin in the northern part of Nicaragua.
• For construction of a new church building in Managua.
• For God’s call upon our youth for missions.
• For assistance and support for brethren on the island.
• For Tamy’s health.
PRAISE:
• For the new mission in Las Maderas. Last year’s prayer point, now a praise point!
• For groups from the United States and Puerto Rico who extended their hands in missionary service.
• For the new installation of the Good Samaritan Baptist Clinic in San Francisco Libre.
• For permitting me to be part of the Great Commission in my country as well as others.
Garrido
Jesse and Maria
Bell Gardens,
California
PRAY:
• For the BMAA and their leadership.
• For all pastors and church leadership.
• For our health and financial stability as we travel from church to church.
• For protection as we travel in our motor home, using it for living quarters during our lengthy stay at different churches.
• For a bountiful harvest of souls during our travels.
• For strong leadership in churches.
PRAISE:
• For the desire we have to reach out to the unchurched Spanish speaking community.
• For our partnership with BMAA Missions, making it possible to work in the mission field.
• For the first Spanish church plant in La Verne, CA.
• For Rene and Joe Luis who are helping Pastor Salazar.
• For the protection we have had during our travels from church to church.
• For the BMAA and their leadership.
• For all pastors and church leadership.
• For our health and financial stability as we travel from church to church.
• For protection as we travel in our motor home, using it for living quarters during our lengthy stay at different churches.
• For a bountiful harvest of souls during our travels.
• For strong leadership in churches.
PRAISE:
• For the desire we have to reach out to the unchurched Spanish speaking community.
• For our partnership with BMAA Missions, making it possible to work in the mission field.
• For the first Spanish church plant in La Verne, CA.
• For Rene and Joe Luis who are helping Pastor Salazar.
• For the protection we have had during our travels from church to church.
